Dispatch Assistant/Yard at United Road in Linden, NJ

Company Description

United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network.

Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Road’s leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.

Job Description

The main role of this position is to check customers’ vehicles in when they drop off or pick up in Linden, NJ for transport as well as keeping the Linden yard clean of debris. In addition, this position will have the responsibility of assuming some of the terminal dispatcher’s responsibilities when he/she is out of the office (vacation, personal time off, offsite meeting, etc.). Changes to these responsibilities may be changed or additional ones may be assigned at Management’s discretion. This position is supervised by the Linden terminal dispatcher.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect customers’ vehicles when they are dropping in Linden yard for transport (see specific work instructions for detailed procedure)
• Inspect vehicles being delivered to Linden by carrier partners then park in appropriate area (see specific work instructions for detailed procedure)
• Stage outbound vehicles for carrier partners and inspect with carriers to ensure all damages are noted (see specific work instructions for detailed procedure)
• Update customer orders in United Road’s proprietary system (OVISS)
• Assist terminal dispatcher, when needed, to obtain carriers and contact terminals for vehicle updates
• Keep yard clean of debris to minimize customer claims and to keep professional appearance of facility
• Assist terminal dispatcher with minor maintenance of building when needed

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Promotion opportunities
• Salary based on experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self-starter/motivator
• Physically fit to handle work conditions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Please Apply Online At:

https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com/c/unitedroadnd?r=CRSmartRecruiters

Questions? Please Call: (734) 388-4646

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.